Lot 166 - Great Britain. Lord Nelsons Flagship Foudroyant CU Medallion. 1897.
Lot 166 - Great Britain. Lord Nelsons Flagship Foudroyant CU Medallion. 1897.
Lot 166 - Great Britain. Lord Nelsons Flagship Foudroyant CU Medallion. 1897.
Great Britain
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Price realised
70 GBP
Estimate
80 - 200 GBP
Auction date
Thu 12 Jun 2025 at 12:00 (Europe/London)
Description
Great Britain. Lord Nelsons Flagship Foudroyant CU Medallion. 1897. ❉ HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON ❉ bust of Nelson in full Naval regalia centre, BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758. DIED 21st OCTOBER 1805. Reg. No. 311490 below / "FOUDROYANT, LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP" COMMENCED BUILDING 1789. LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798, WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16th 1897. MEDAL STRUCK FROM COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP. Ship on sea at centre. 28.29g, 38mm, 12h.
NGC Graded MS 65 Brown. (6030504-002)
Choice Red Uncirculated. Complete with original box of issue.
The finest example we have seen of this popular historical medallion.
Year: 1897
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